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45 U.S.C. 1343: Charter amendmentText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 45-RAILROADSCHAPTER 22-CONRAIL PRIVATIZATION
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§1343. Charter amendment

Within 60 days after October 21, 1986, the Corporation shall amend its Articles of Incorporation to contain the following provision, which provision shall not be subject to amendment or repeal:

“It shall be a fundamental purpose of the Corporation to maintain continued rail service in its service area.”.

( Pub. L. 99–509, title IV, § 4035 , Oct. 21, 1986 , 100 Stat. 1909 .)